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10 Refreshing Conservation Efforts That are

Beneficial To You And Your City
The interactive guide to New York City’s most fun and local ways to help conservation
efforts in the big apple as well as making the world a better place!
Posted on March 30, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.

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1. Green Roofs in NYC

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Since there is very little space in the concrete jungle, Green Roofs are the perfect solution for
not only combating urban heat island effects and improving the city’s air quality, but can also
be a pleasant way to pass the time. Not only is this an excellent way to get involved in local
conservation efforts, but also can be beneficial in beautifying the city we live in.
2. NYC Wild Flower Week

Catherine Boeckmann
May 10-19, 2019 is the yearly NYC Wild Flower Week that invites all New Yorkers to get to know
the native plants. This week hosts dozens of events in all 5 boroughs! Find more information at
http://nycwildflowerweek.org/ or by checking Facebook or Twitter.

3. NYC Native Plant Conservation Initiation

nycgovparks.org
Instead of getting down in the dirt, you can get down and dirty with the New York City Native
Plant Conservation Initiative. This organization helps manage and helps grow the native plant
population in our city to help maximize the plants long term sustainability. They do this through
trying to implement recommendations and by bringing awareness to these conservation needs.
4. Gowanus Improves Street Trees

thecityatlas.org
Gowanus, Brooklyn- Residents come together to take care of street trees and try to improve
the environmental quality of the neighborhood. This volunteer program is a great way to help
out a local community and have fun while doing so. If you want to get involved, please visit
gowanuscanalconservancy.org/urbanforestry

5. Blue York

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This is a campaign partnered with the New York Aquarium to help research and educate the
public to help to drive conservation efforts. So visit the New York Aquarium and ask about this
program, as well as make a day of engaging in some quality marine entertainment!
6.Freshkills Park

nycgovparks.org
Freshkills, NY- This park offers activities like guided kayak tours and horseback trails. It also
supports many diverse wildlife habitats. By taking in all of this park’s opportunities, participants
can open their eyes to the many advantages of taking on conservation efforts. You will also be
able to relax and have a fun time on one of these day trips.

7. Run for the Wild

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Bronx Zoo, NY- On Saturday April 27th, the Bronx Zoo is hosting their annual 5K through the
park in order to raise money for endangered giraffes. Not only have giraffe populations in
Uganda decreased by 40% over the past three decades, but animals around the world are going
extinct faster than ever before. So, support The Run for the Wild and give giraffes and other
endangered species the fighting chance they deserve. You can register online at the Bronx Zoo’s
website.
8. Queens Botanical Garden

queensbotanical.org
In May and September, the Queens Botanical Garden offers volunteer days that allow the
public to get involved in a variety of gardening activities. The garden will provide light
refreshments, free garden admission and a fun filled day of helping the environment.

9. Bikeways in Brooklyn

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Volunteers of the New York City community takes time out of their busy schedules to help
make bike trails safer in Brooklyn. Ever since Super Storm Sandy, many neighborhoods have
been burdened with obstructions on their bike paths. Many volunteer to ensure this green
alternative to public transportation.
10. Chelsea Market Compost Drop Off

www1.nyc.gov
Chelsea Market is one of the many drop off sites throughout the five boroughs that residents
can take their food scraps and yard waste to turn into compost and clean energy. These drop
offs are not only excellent for local conservation efforts, but also helps in bringing the New York
City communities together to make the world a better place.

Let us know if you have participated in any of these 10 New

York City conservation effects, and please leave your own
comments about your own local conservation efforts in your
area!

For more information about the preservation of our world as

well as fun and exciting ways to get involved, check out Wells
& Associates newest Ecotourism and Conservation Research
Department!
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Columbia, Thomas. “Maintaining New York City's Trees.” CityLand, New York Law School, 25
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Frazer, Kate. “Green Roofs in NYC.” Superheroes in the City, The Nature Conservancy , 2019,
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“Freshkills Park.” Freshkills Park : NYC Parks, NYC Parks, www.nycgovparks.org/park-

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Queens Botanical Garden. “Volunteer.” Queens Botanical Garden, Queens Botanical Garden, 2019,
queensbotanical.org/volunteer/.

SCA. “Building Safer Bikeways in Brooklyn.” The Student Conservation Association, SCA, 29 July
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